Yah Lah But #445 - Parliament Debates Whether Perfume Is a Basic Need & Yeo’s LKY Drink Packets
Oct 5, 2023
Economist and politician Jamus Lim joins the podcast to discuss whether perfume should be a basic necessity or aspirational good in Singapore. The debate also touches on the use of Lee Kuan Yew's image on drink packets and the controversy surrounding it. Other topics include minimum income standards, the importance of holidays and travel, and debates over commercial endeavors and public goods.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Discussion on Asian games, Shanti Perera's victory, and supporting athletes
01:45 • 4min
Debate Over Basic Needs in Parliament
05:20 • 18min
The Importance of Holidays and Travel
23:24 • 9min
Controversy over Use of Lee Kuan Yew's Image on Drink Packets
32:38 • 18min
Debate on Drink Product and Consumer Goods
50:22 • 6min
Government Monitoring and Searchability
55:57 • 2min
Impressive Videography and Controversial VAR Incident in Recent Sports Events
57:49 • 5min
Exploring the Game of Kabadi
01:02:58 • 4min